Russia's Starlink Copycat Has Failed so Far, but Still Threatens Ukraine
Analysts said the second batch of 16 satellites failed to reach the planned 800-km orbit, with some now descending toward Earth.
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Russia is trying to build its own version of the Starlink system to support communications and operations with drones and missiles in the war in Ukraine, but the program "Rassvet is facing major problems. None of the 16 satellites launched in July have reached the intended operational orbit, and experts warn that even partially operating the network could increase the accuracy of Russian attacks, Euroews says.
RUSSIA'S attempt to copy Starlink, the Rassvet program, is facing setbacks. Despite the satellites not reaching orbit, even a partially functional system threatens more precise attacks on Ukraine.
Russia's Starlink copycat has failed so far, but still threatens Ukraine
Russia's homegrown Starlink rival has suffered a fresh setback, with an entire batch of satellites failing to reach orbit — but even a partially working system could still sharpen Russian strikes on Ukraine.
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Kyiv endures relentless drone and missile attacks that kill civilians and empty supermarket shelves. Meanwhile, Russia’s struggling space-internet project risks limiting its own ability to dominate the skies over Ukraine.
The Russian satellite communication project Razsvet, presented as Moscow's alternative to the Starlink network, faces technical problems after this year's launch. At least two satellites have descended under planned orbit, and a few others are trying to reach the predicted altitude.
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